Horace SmithHorace Smith, 87, of Pottsville, formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The son of Lonnie and Sally Sumerland Smith, he was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Laurel, Miss. He married Ilse Smith, on Dec. 28, 1962, in Germany. He was a U.S. Marine and Air Force veteran having seen duty in WWII and the Korean conflict. He was a former member of the Clinton Veterans of Foreign War and a vo...

Brad LebsackBrad A. Lebsack, 50, of Russellville departed this life on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at his home. He was born Aug. 30, 1961, in Greeley, Colo., to Harold and Lucy Lamm Lebsack. He was of the Christian faith and was preceded in death by his mother and one daughter, May Ruth Harris. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Melinda Lebsack; his father, Harold Lebsack of Colorado; one son, Phillip Lebsack of Russellville; three daughters and one son ...

Jim SkeenDARDANELLE — Jimmy Floyd Skeen, 49, of New Blaine died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at North Logan Mercy Hospital. He was born Aug. 24, 1962, in Farmers Branch, Texas, to Lee Skeen and Shirley Atkins. He was head-custodian for the LISD and also worked for Skeen Construction as a carpenter. He loved watching Texas sports teams, both professional and college, playing knock-knock with Ethan and relaxing by the pond with his dog Buddy. He was preceded i...

Maudie BurnettDANVILLE — Maudie Mae Burnett, 87, of Plainview passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at Mitchell’s Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Tahlequah, Okla., to the late Monroe and Ethel Mae Vaughn Swinford. She was a nurse’s aide and homemaker. She was a Christian and attended Plainview Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Burnett; son, Bobby Burnett; son and daughter-in-law, Carlos Ray and Faye Burnett;...

Sherry WilkerDARDANELLE — Sherry Emberson Wilker, 52, of Pottsville died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born Aug. 1, 1959, in Russellville to Floyd and Ruby Parker Ward Emberson. She attended the Dardanelle Church of Christ and was a bookkeeper at ARVAC. She loved riding horses and watching her kids play ball. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Charles Wilker; her mother, Ruby Embers...

Marlee MurdockDARDANELLE — Marlee Jae Murdock, infant daughter of Jami Murdock of Dardanelle, became an angel in heaven on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. She is preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Bob and Audrey Murdock; uncle, Jason Murdock; and great-uncle, John Murdock. Survivors include her mother, Jami Murdock of Dardanelle; grandparents, Bob and Wendy Murdock of Dardanelle; uncle, Matt Murdock of Dardanelle; great-grandparents, Arnie and Maybelle S...

Brad LebsackBrad A. Lebsack, 50, of Russellville departed this life on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at his home. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of The Courier. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville. An online obituary and guestbook is available at www.broussardfuneral.com.

Andrew WaidDANVILLE — Andrew Brock Waid, 21, of Plainview died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. He was born Feb. 23, 1991, in Danville to Derek and Gloria Smith Waid. He attended the Plainview Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, he was a 2010 graduate of Plainview-Rover High School, member of FFA, science club, Ola Mustang/Two Rivers football team, loved fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, boating, going mudding and back-roading. He was preceded in death by his grandparen...

Sharon RiderSharon Rider Sharon Kay Rider, 67, of Russellville died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at her home in Russellville. The daughter of Art and Violet Ritzer, she was born Oct. 10, 1944, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was an employee of the Pope County 911 Emergency Communications Services where she worked as a dispatcher for 20 years. A mother, sister, aunt, friend, co-worker, speed-demon, die-hard Jeff Gordon fan and most important, Grammy. She was precede...

Lloyd GeorgeDANVILLE — Lloyd Reid George, 85, of Birta died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, after an extended illness due to complications from multiple strokes. The only son of Percy V. George, a cattle rancher and postmaster, and Lula Maize George, a postal worker and homemaker, Lloyd was born Oct. 23, 1926, in his grandparent’s house in Centerville. Lloyd grew up in Ola, an outstanding athlete in all sports and helping his father and grandfather on the family...

Jimmy SkeenDARDANELLE — Jimmy Floyd Skeen, 49, of New Blaine died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at North Logan Mercy Hospital. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Elizabeth Hall Cemetery in New Blaine. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the chapel prior to the service. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of The Courier. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in D...

Marvin TroyDARDANELLE — Marvin Troy, 59, of Dardanelle died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at his home. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Courier. A memorial service will be conducted at a later time. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online condolences and guestbook at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

Milton RackleyMilton Rackley, 96, of Russellville died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The son of James and Annie Welchel Rackley, he was born Jan. 21, 1916, in Pottsville. Milton was a graduate of Arkansas Tech University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was a mail carrier with U.S. Postal Service for many years. Milton was a member of the Russellville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2283 and American Legi...

Jerry ReedStaff Sgt. Jerry Don Reed II, 30, of Russellville died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Paktika Province, Afghanistan. The son of Jerry and Katharina Hetwig Reed, he was born Jan. 9, 1982, in Berlin, Germany. He was a 2000 graduate of RHS and attended ATU. He was a United States Army veteran stationed in Germany 2000-2002, then deployed to Iraq from Oct. 2, 2008, to September 2009. He deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom...

Minnie UsseryMinnie Ussery, 88, of Danville, widow of Fay Earl Ussery, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Chamber’s Memorial Hospital. She was born March 29, 1923, in Ratcliff to William Mose and Nellie Coffman Hodge. She attended the Believer’s Fellowship at Belleville. Survivors include two sons, William Mose and Earl Lee Ussery; five daughters, Wanda Boyer, Betty Edwards, Bonnie O’Bar, Shirley Robison and Kathy James; a brother; two sisters; 25 grandchild...

Aulda MeekCLARKSVILLE — Aulda Laster Meek, 103, of Clarksville died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at Heritage Inn. Born Sept. 29, 1908, in Harmony, she was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Louisa Turney Laster. She was the widow of Walter Meek. She was a lifetime member of Harmony Presbyterian Church, a member of E.H.C. Club for 75 years and a charter member of Johnson County Round Up Club. Survivors include two sons, Donald (Liz) Meek and Dale (Veda)...

Anne ButlerMORRILTON — Anne Louise St. John Butler, 92, of Houston passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. She was born Dec. 20, 1919, in the Antioch community near Perryville to the late Charles H. and Nancy Iva Rankin St. John. She was a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Dardanelle Rock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, retired from Walmart and widow of Virgil Eugene Butler. She was preceded in death by a son, Virgil Eugene...